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5 Things to Look for in a Kids Martial Arts Program
1. Coaches Who Understand (and Actually Like) Working with Kids This is the most important factor, hands down. You’re not just looking for someone with BJJ skills — you’re looking for someone who knows how to connect with children. A great kids coach is patient, positive, and knows how to create structure without being too…
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Rael Wins Bronze at the IBJJF World Championships
Rael just took 3rd place at the IBJJF World Championships, and we couldn’t be more proud. She had an amazing performance. In both her weight class and the open weight division, the only athletes who beat her were the ones who went on to become world champions. Even in those matches, Rael kept things close…
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Episode 3 – Final Adjustments for the World Championships
With the IBJJF World Championship just around the corner, our team is entering the final stretch of preparation. This last week isn’t about grinding—we’ve reduced training volume to stay fresh and focused. Instead, it’s all about sharpening the details: refining techniques, reviewing match strategies, and making small but important adjustments based on opponent analysis. We’re…
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Episode 2 – The Road to Worlds Continues
IBJJF Worlds 2025 is getting closer, and our competition team at BJJ Lab Zürich is stepping up the intensity. In Episode 2 of our Road to Worlds series, we focus on one of the most important strategies in modern sport jiu-jitsu: scoring first and holding the lead. You’ll see how our athletes drill match-opening tactics,…
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5 BJJ Moves Your Opponent Won’t See Coming
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the classic advice is “position before submission”—and for good reason. Most of the time, controlling the position gives you the best chance to finish. But sometimes, a well-timed surprise move can catch your opponent off guard and shift the whole match. Here are five techniques that aren’t part of everyone’s game but…